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Thursday, March 6, 2014

God's Plan

God's
Plan for Your Life

ALL to Jesus I surrender

John
15:4,5 ... Abide
in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself,
except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in Me. I
am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in Me, and I in
him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without Me ye can do
nothing.

The
main purpose for your life is to stay in Christ and walk well
pleasing before the Lord. Without Him you cannot accomplish anything
for His Kingdom. Abiding in Him is the target, if one desires to
produce fruit. Many Christians struggle with the thought of what they
"should" be doing for the Lord, or what their calling may
be.

Be
not anxious or worried if you still have to learn what God's special
calling is for your life. Someone's calling may not be noticeable to
others. It may not mean going to the Third World nations, or setting
up an orphanage. It may be just something closer to home, such as
training your children in the ways of the Lord, or visiting a senior
in the Nursing Home. All calls are equally important. Whatever it may
be, rest in the Lord and He will surely let you know which way to
turn.

God's
plan for your life is not as complicated as you may think. His will
for His children is mainly to walk in obedience unto His Word, grow
in grace, in knowledge of the Scripture and live upright before His
face. In short, grow into maturity and in righteousness through
Christ Jesus. Therefore, put the Word first in your life.

It
is a hard road if one desires to abide in Jesus and leave the world
behind ... truly leaving it behind.But
Jesus says, My burden is light and My yoke is easy. This will only be
true if we truly keep our will surrendered unto Him, otherwise it is
an endless battle between the flesh and the spirit. Nothing will be
accomplished this way.

To
please God and to succeed, one is required to meditate upon the
Scripture, apply it and practise God's Word. Become saturated with
His Word, so you may know His will for your life.

Joshua
1:8 ...This
book of the Law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt
meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do
according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make
thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Since
Jesus has fulfilled the Law, we are to abide through the love of God
and the work of the Holy Spirit. He gave us a new command to love God
with all of our heart and to love one another as we love ourselves.
Paul writes to the Galatians that all of the Law is fulfilled in one
word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
Therefore, where the Scripture speaks about the Law, we, as New
Testament believers would read "The Word of God" -
particularly the New Testament - shall not depart out of thy
mouth.

John
1:17 ... For
the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus
Christ.

Communicate
with the Father, through prayer and meditation in His Word. Let Him
know your needs and your desires. Leave all your fears and anxieties
with Him and walk quietly in His footsteps.

Proverbs
3:5-6 ...Trust
in the Lord with ALL your heart and lean not on your own
understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He SHALL direct
your paths.Proverbs
4:4 ... Let
your heart hold fast my words; keep My commandments and live.

If
we'll just learn to obey His voice, the Lord will be much more
pleased with our lives, than when we do our own thing and take on a
Sunday school class, for example. Many activities done by Christians
may only satisfy their own longing and the expectations of others. Some people tire themselves out by activities which the Lord never
asked them to do. One needs to be certain of the leading of the Holy
Spirit, or their works will be futile.Talking
about God's Word and rejoicing in it is very worthwhile. But doing
what the Scripture says is the most important issue, which God
requires from His children. Jesus says: "They
that do the will of My Father, are My mother, brothers and
sisters."

James
1:22 ... But
be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

In
order to become beneficial to the Kingdom of God we need to be
working on ourselves first. Rather, allow the Lord to prepare our
hearts and lives to become His servants. This takes time, just as
learning a profession. You have to understand that you cannot be an
effective worker with God if you're struggling between the spirit and
the flesh. The Father desires that His children walk in the Spirit
and are a reflection of His Son, Jesus Christ.

His
Word tells us, we are created for His pleasure. This is what we have
to aim for in the first place. When you abide in His Word and have
communication with Him through prayer and praise, He will certainly
lead you to the place where you will be most beneficial to others.
You do not need to search for your calling, because it will become
very obvious as you continue your walk with Him. Just incline your
ear and pay attention.

Proverbs
4:20-22 ... My
son, attend to My words; incline thine ear unto My sayings. Let them
not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their
flesh.

Some
believers think that they have to do SOMETHING, such as evangelizing,
going to the mission field; preaching on the corner of the street etc. If the Lord does not specifically lead you into the above
mentioned activities, then be just quiet before Him.

In
the mean time do what your hand finds to do; do good to them that
hate you; take care of the widows and orphans. Also, we need to be
His witness in whatever we do or say. Nevertheless, do not allow
yourself to be pushed on a guilt trip by others, that you should be
doing this or that.

Paul
says, we are not all teachers, prophets or evangelists. Some of us
are called to praise God more than others would ever do. Others are
called to be intercessory prayer warriors or teachers. Still others
play the keyboard during church worship service, etc. etc.

It
is the Lord who directs, through the Holy Spirit. Your life's future
in God should NOT be influenced by your emotions, your own ideas, or
someone else's thoughts. His Spirit may stir your emotions, but your
emotions should not guide your spirit.

Jeremiah
10: 23 ... the
way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct
his steps.Isaiah:55:8
... For
My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,
saith the LORD.

God
will come through with His plan in your life. You do your part by
staying focused on Him and willing to obey His voice. He will prepare
you and make you capable through the Holy Spirit, to fulfil His
calling. The Almighty has started a work in you and He will finish it
also.